January 2016 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Department of Defense Press Briefing by Gen. MacFarland via Teleconference in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room DoD 01 Feb 2016 -- Presenter: Lieutenant General Sean MacFarland, commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve; Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook
Inherent Resolve Commander: Strikes, Indigenous Forces Grind Down ISIL AFPS 01 Feb 2016 -- Airstrikes in Syria and Iraq are wearing down the forces of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the commander of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve said today while describing the coalition air campaign and the evolving train-and-assist mission.
US General: End of IS 'Matter of Time' and More Help VOA 01 Feb 2016 -- The U.S.-led effort to destroy the Islamic State terror group in Iraq and Syria likely will require additional American troops, but the top commander on the ground wants to stick with the region's local forces as long as possible.
US Commander Rejects Carpet Bombing in IS Fight VOA 01 Feb 2016 -- The commander of the U.S.-led effort to destroy Islamic State rejected the notion that American forces should carpet bomb the terror group in Iraq and Syria.
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 31 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Two self-declared Daesh 'governors' killed in Iraq: Report Press TV 31 Jan 2016 -- Two self-declared governors, known as "walis" in Arabic, of Daesh Takfiri terrorist group have been killed in separate incidents in Iraq, a report says.
Iraq needs $1.56bn to respond to humanitarian crisis Press TV 31 Jan 2016 -- Baghdad said Sunday that Iraq is in need of over USD 1.5 billion in 2016 to give a proper response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the battle against Daesh Takfiri terrorists in the country.
Military Strikes Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 30 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US Air Force Spending Over $271Mln to Expand Balad Base in Iraq Sputnik 30 Jan 2016 -- The US Air Force has given Sallyport Global Holdings in Virginia a $271.8 million contract to run security and life support operations at Balad Air Base in Iraq.
'Fatal Blow to Daesh': Iraqi Army Poised to Liberate Mosul Sputnik 30 Jan 2016 -- The Iraqi Army is all set to liberate the city of Mosul, which has been controlled by Daesh terrorists since June 2014, Iraqi Media News agency reported, citing a senior military commander.
Iraq will cooperate with any production-cutting decisions: oil minister IRNA 30 Jan 2016 -- Iraq's oil minister said on Saturday his country was ready to accept a decision by OPEC and non-OPEC members to cut crude production and was preparing to revive its national oil company, moves aimed at boosting profits amid dropping prices.
US-Coalition to Train at Least 10 Iraqi Brigades to Retake Mosul from Daesh Sputnik 29 Jan 2016 -- The US-led coalition will train at least 10 Iraqi brigades to retake the city of Mosul.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Warren via Teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 29 Jan 2016 -- Presenter: Colonel Steve Warren, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman
OIR Spokesman: Coalition Applies Consistent Pressure on ISIL AFPS 29 Jan 2016 -- Over the past week the coalition has kept pressure on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant across the depth and breadth of the battlefield, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren said today.
Islamic State Caliphate Crunched by US-Backed Forces VOA 29 Jan 2016 -- The borders of the Islamic State's self-declared caliphate in Iraq and Syria are steadily eroding, but it will likely be months before U.S. and coalition-backed forces are ready to take on the terror group's strongholds in Mosul or Raqqa.
Obama Ramps Up Strategy in Fight Against Islamic State VOA 29 Jan 2016 -- President Barack Obama met with his defense chief at the White House on Friday as the White House ramps up its strategy to defeat Islamic State and the group's attempts to expand beyond Iraq and Syria into Libya.
Military Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 29 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 29 Jan 2016 -- British aircraft have continued intensive armed reconnaissance patrols over Syria and Iraq, striking a number of Daesh terrorist positions.
Iraqi forces inflict more losses on Daesh Takfiri militants Press TV 29 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi government forces, backed by military aircraft, have launched successful clean-up operations against the Daesh terrorist group in some parts of the Arab country, dealing heavy blows to the Takfiri militants.
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 28 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US military warns of 'catastrophic' Mosul dam collapse Press TV 28 Jan 2016 -- The US military is gearing up to deal with the catastrophic consequences of a potential collapse of Mosul dam in northern Iraq, the top US general in the Arab country says.
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 27 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes in Iraq and Syria UK MOD 27 Jan 2016 -- Daesh terrorists in both Syria and Iraq have been repeatedly struck by numerous Royal Air Force attacks over recent days.
Iraqi forces gain more ground in Anbar Province Press TV 27 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi forces carried out successful offensives against Daesh Takfiri terrorists on Wednesday, liberating more strategic areas in the western province of Anbar.
Daesh Takfiris kill fellow commanders in northern Iraq Press TV 27 Jan 2016 -- The Daesh Takfiri militant group has executed four of its own commanders in Iraq's oil-rich northern province of Kirkuk on charges of fleeing the battlefield.
US Defense Secretary Prepared to Request More Troops in Iraq if Needed Sputnik 27 Jan 2016 -- US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter is prepared to ask for additional troops in Iraq, the Pentagon announced.
Coalition Continues Anti-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 26 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq, Syria call for united stance against terror Press TV 26 Jan 2016 -- Iraq and Syria Tuesday called for more cooperation between the two countries in the fight against terrorism, saying the Arab neighbors are required to work closely in the ongoing fight against groups like Daesh and al-Qaeda.
Iraqi forces seize control of village in Anbar Press TV 26 Jan 2016 -- The Iraqi army and volunteer fighters seized control of a village in the western province of Anbar on Tuesday, closing in on the city of Fallujah.
National will behind formation of popular units: Iraq FM Press TV 26 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari has defended volunteer fighters operating against Daesh, saying they are legitimate forces who have made many sacrifices for the Arab state.
Police forces discover new mass grave in western Iraq Press TV 26 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi police have found a new mass grave in the western province of Anbar, containing the remains of scores of people believed to have been executed by Takfiri Daesh militants.
Iraqi Forces Find 40 Bodies of Daesh Victims in Ramadi Mass Grave Sputnik 26 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi forces said they found 40 bodies in a mass grave on territory until recently held by the Daesh terrorist group.
Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 25 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US to Send Advisers to Iraq Kurdistan Region - Kurdish Regional Gov't Sputnik 26 Jan 2016 -- The Kurdistan Regional Government announced that Iraq's Kurdistan Region will receive US technical specialists and advisers who will assist in coping with the current financial crisis.
Our Iraq envoy not representing us: Saudi Arabia Press TV 25 Jan 2016 -- Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir says recent controversial remarks made by the country's ambassador to Iraq do not represent Riyadh's official stance, in remarks that effectively put into question the nature of diplomatic appointments by Riyadh and, thus, the legitimacy of the envoy in Iraq.
Czech Republic to Send 6,500 Rifles to Iraq to Help Fight Daesh - PM Sputnik 25 Jan 2016 -- According to prime minister, Czech Republic will send some 6,500 assault rifles and over 7 million rounds for them to Iraq.
Operation Inherent Resolve Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 24 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Dunford: Recommendations Forthcoming on U.S. Troop Presence in Northern Iraq AFPS 24 Jan 2016 -- The United States potentially will make recommendations to position U.S. troops with Iraqi security forces in northern Iraq to support the next phase of isolating the key city of Mosul, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
Kurds Repel Massive Daesh Attack Near Mosul, Terrorists Take Severe Losses Sputnik 25 Jan 2016 -- Dozens of Daesh mujahideen were killed and many more retreated amid fierce clashes with Peshmerga not far from Mosul.
Daesh kills three own commanders in northern Iraq Press TV 24 Jan 2016 -- The Daesh Takfiri militant group has reportedly executed three of its own commanders in Iraq's embattled northern province of Nineveh after the latter sought to break away from the terrorist outfit.
Neo-Ottoman Dream: Iraqi PM Slams Turkey's 'Empire' Ambitions Sputnik 24 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said Turkey was trying to re-establish the Ottoman empire, was unwilling to fight Daesh and should withdraw its troops from Iraq, IraqiNews.com reported.
Pentagon Chief: Some Anti-IS Coalition Members Do 'Nothing At All' RFE/RL 23 Jan 2016 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter says several members of the U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State (IS) militants in Iraq and Syria are doing 'nothing at all' to help defeat the extremist group.
Carter: Some anti-ISIL coalition partners doing 'nothing at all' Press TV 23 Jan 2016 -- US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has criticized some members of the so-called coalition against Daesh (ISIL) for doing "nothing at all" to destroy the terrorist group in Iraq and Syria.
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 23 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US admits civilian deaths, says Daesh bears responsibility Press TV 23 Jan 2016 -- The US military has acknowledged that its airstrikes in Syria and Iraq killed two more civilians and injured some others, but said the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group bears responsibility.
US considering military presence in Iraq over Daesh Press TV 23 Jan 2016 -- The US is considering military presence in Iraqi bases ahead of an imminent battle against Daesh (ISIL) militants in the Arab country.
Abadi hints at Turkey 'plot' to control Nineveh Press TV 23 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has renewed his call on Turkey to withdraw its troops from northern Iraq, saying he hoped Ankara would help Baghdad fight Takfiri Daesh terrorists.
How Involved Are US Special Forces in Fight Against Islamic State? VOA 22 Jan 2016 -- As Defense Secretary Ash Carter calls for continued U.S. 'boots on the ground' in Iraq and Syria to defeat the Islamic State (IS) group, the public is still trying to figure out the current role of U.S. troops deployed there.
Carter Calls for US 'Boots on the Ground' in IS Fight VOA 22 Jan 2016 -- Defense Secretary Ash Carter has called for continued U.S. 'boots on the ground' in Iraq and Syria to defeat the Islamic State (IS) group.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 22 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Centcom Official Calls Aerial Assault on ISIL the Most Precise in History AFPS 22 Jan 2016 -- The aerial assault on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant is the most precise in history, but there are still some civilian casualties, a U.S. Central Command official said here today.
No evidence Turkey wants to fight Daesh: Iraqi PM Press TV 22 Jan 2016 -- The Iraqi prime minister has cast doubt on Turkey's willingness to combat Daesh terrorists, saying Ankara should focus on fighting the Takfiri group instead of targeting its Kurdish population.
Baghdad Info Center Provides Iraqi Military With Data on Daesh Targets Sputnik 22 Jan 2016 -- The Baghdad Information Center started to provide Iraqi military with reconnaissance information and target coordinates of Daesh terrorists.
Iraq's PM Urges Turkey to Remove Troops from Mosul VOA 22 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi appealed to Turkey Friday to pull its troops out of Iraq that it has stationed near the embattled Islamic State stronghold of Mosul.
Bombings, shooting leave 13 dead, 45 wounded in, around Baghdad Press TV 22 Jan 2016 -- Over a dozen people have been killed and more than three dozen others injured when a series of bomb explosions and a shooting incident struck residential neighborhoods in and around the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
Pentagon Plans to Send More Troops to Iraq Sputnik 22 Jan 2016 -- In another blow to the Obama administration's promise of withdrawal from Iraq, the Pentagon has announced plans to deploy additional troops to 'accelerate' its campaign against Daesh.
US Defense Chief: Commandos Now Fighting IS in Syria, Iraq VOA 21 Jan 2016 -- U.S. defense chief Ash Carter said Thursday that the 200 American commandos now in Iraq and Syria are carrying out raids on Islamic State targets, 'killing or capturing them wherever we find them.'
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 21 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Carter Outlines Counter-ISIL Campaign Plan in Paris AFPS 21 Jan 2016 -- The savage gunmen of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant who opened fire in Paris in November "attacked us all," Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today at the École Militaire in Paris.
Iraq's Kurdistan rejects Amnesty report on mass destruction of villages Press TV 20 Jan 2016 -- The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has strongly rejected a new report by the Amnesty International that Iraq's Kurdish Peshmerga forces have intentionally razed thousands of Arab houses in areas under their control in the country's north.
US Senate Blocks Bill Restricting Syrian, Iraqi Refugees VOA 20 Jan 2016 -- Legislation restricting America's acceptance of refugees from Syria and Iraq failed in the Senate Wednesday after passionate debate about U.S. security needs and the nation's long history as a destination for the oppressed.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Warren via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 20 Jan 2016 -- Presenter: Colonel Steve Warren, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman
US: Airstrike Destroys Islamic State Cash Supply VOA 20 Jan 2016 -- The U.S.-led coalition says its airstrikes hit an Islamic State 'cash collection point' this week near IS's northern Iraqi stronghold of Mosul, destroying 'tens of millions of dollars' the jihadists were using to pay their fighters.
Daesh Barbarians Destroy 1,400-Year-Old Christian Monastery in Iraq Sputnik 21 Jan 2016 -- The Christian site was completely razed near Daesh-occupied Mosul in northern Iraq.
Clearing Ramadi Progresses Despite Obstacles, Inherent Resolve Official Says AFPS 20 Jan 2016 -- As Iraqi military forces clear the key city of Ramadi after retaking it from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant control, thousands of terrorist explosives left behind have complicated the process, a spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve told Pentagon reporters today.
Iraq - F-16 Weapons, Munitions, Equipment, and Logistics Support DSCA 20 Jan 2016 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for F-16 weapons, munitions, equipment, and logistics support. The estimated cost is $1.950 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on January 15, 2016.
Peshmerga Refutes Reports on Alleged Destruction of Arab Homes in Iraq Sputnik 20 Jan 2016 -- The Iraqi Kurdistan region's Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs refuted on Wednesday a recent report by a prominent rights watchdog that blamed Kurdish forces for the alleged destruction of and arson attacks on thousands of homes belonging to the Arab population in northern Iraq.
Kurdish Forces Bulldoze Thousands of Arab Homes in Northern Iraq Sputnik 20 Jan 2016 -- According to a report by a prominent rights watchdog, Kurdish militias have destroyed thousands of homes belonging to Arabs in northern Iraq for their alleged support of the Daesh militant group.
Joint Statement on Counter-ISIL Cooperation by the Defense Ministers of Australia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States DoD 20 Jan 2016 -- The text of the following statement was released by the defense ministers of Australia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States following a meeting co-hosted by France and the United States in Paris on counter-ISIL cooperation.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Iraq AFPS 20 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes in Iraq and Syria UK MOD 20 Jan 2016 -- As part of the international coalition, RAF Tornado GR4, Typhoon FGR4 and Reaper aircraft have flown daily armed reconnaissance missions to seek out terrorist activity and to provide air support to the Iraqi and Kurdish security forces who are battling Daesh on the ground.
Daesh razes to ground Iraq's oldest Christian monastery Press TV 20 Jan 2016 -- The Takfiri Daesh terrorists have destroyed the oldest Christian monastery in Iraq as they continue with their demolition campaign against historical and religious sites in the areas under their control.
Iraqi forces inflict more losses on Daesh Takfiri militants Press TV 20 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi government forces, backed by military aircraft, have launched successful clean-up operations against Daesh terrorist group, dealing heavy blows to the Takfiri militants.
Peshmerga forces demolish Arab villages in northern Iraq: Amnesty Press TV 20 Jan 2016 -- Amnesty International says Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga fighters have intentionally "bulldozed, blown up and burned down" thousands of houses belonging to Arab communities in northern Iraq in an attempt to "uproot" their existence in Kurdish-held territories.
Amnesty: Iraqi Kurds Deliberately Destroying Arab Villages VOA 20 Jan 2016 -- The human rights group Amnesty International accused Iraqi Kurds Wednesday of deliberately destroying thousands of homes of Arabs in northern Iraq in apparent revenge for their perceived support for Islamic State militants.
Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 19 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
UN says Daesh killed 19k Iraqi civilians in about 2 years Press TV 19 Jan 2016 -- The Daesh Takfiri terrorists have killed nearly 19,000 civilians and wounded more than 36,000 others in Iraq in about two years, a report says.
Daesh Holds Nearly 3,500 People in Slavery in Iraq Sputnik 19 Jan 2016 -- Daesh militant group held approximately 3,500 individuals, predominantly women and children, in slavery, according to the joint report of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
'Staggering' civilian death toll in Iraq - UN report UN News 19 Jan 2016 -- A United Nations report released today details the severe and extensive impact on civilians of the ongoing conflict in Iraq, with at least 18,802 civilians killed and another 36,245 wounded between January 2014 and October 2015, while another 3.2 million people have been internally displaced due to violence.
Staggering civilian death toll in Iraq - UN report UNOHCHR 19 Jan 2016 -- A UN report released today details the severe and extensive impact on civilians of the ongoing conflict in Iraq, with at least 18,802 civilians killed and another 36,245 wounded between 1 January 2014 and 31 October 2015. Another 3.2 million people have been internally displaced since January 2014, including more than a million children of school age.
UN: Nearly 19,000 Iraqi Civilians Killed Since January 2014 VOA 19 Jan 2016 -- The United Nations says in a new report that Iraq's war with Islamic State militants led to more than 18,800 civilian deaths and more than 36,000 wounded between January 2014 and October 2015.
Fire for effect: U.S. Coalition personnel train Iraqi soldiers on artillery techniques USMC News 18 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi forces request artillery fire support from the front lines during the counterattack missions in Ramadi. Heavy small-arms fire suppresses the enemy on the ground, but a few minutes later there's thunder in the sky – artillery thunder!
Update: air strikes in Iraq and Syria UK MOD 18 Jan 2016 -- Daesh terrorists in Syria and Iraq have suffered further losses from successful Royal Air Force air strikes.
Coalition Strikes ISIL Targets in Syria, Iraq AFPS 18 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi Kurds find new mass grave containing 50 bodies in Sinjar Press TV 18 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga fighters have found a mass grave in the country's northwestern town of Sinjar, over two months after retaking the town from the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
Coalition Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 17 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Coalition Forces Continue Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 16 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi forces flush Daesh terrorists out of another Anbar area Press TV 15 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi government forces have liberated another region in the western province of Anbar from Daesh Takfiri militants, as they continue to gain ground in battles against the foreign-backed terrorists.
Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 15 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi Elite Troops Still Engaged in Street Fighting in Ramadi Sputnik 15 Jan 2016 -- Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Colonel Steve Warren told a Pentagon teleconference that elite Iraqi Counter-Terror Service forces are still bogged down in street-fighting to clear the city of Ramadi.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Secretary Carter at U.S. Central Command Headquarters, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida DoD 14 Jan 2016 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Ash Carter; General Lloyd J. Austin III, CENTCOM commander; General Joseph Votel, SOCOM commander
Carter, Dunford, Senior Commanders Meet to Accelerate ISIL's Defeat AFPS 14 Jan 2016 -- Further accelerating pressure to defeat Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant extremists will highlight discussions with top military leaders at U.S. Central Command today, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in a news conference.
Austin Expresses Confidence That Anti-ISIL Forces Will Win in Iraq, Syria AFPS 14 Jan 2016 -- Indigenous forces in Iraq and Syria, supported by a 60-nation coalition, are making progress against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the commander of U.S. Central Command said today.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 14 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq recaptures northern village hours after Daesh blitz Press TV 14 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi military and allied volunteer fighters have recaptured a northern village from Daesh militants, hours after it was blitzed by the Takfiri group.
10 killed, dozens hurt in bombings, shootings in, around Iraqi capital Press TV 14 Jan 2016 -- At least 10 people have been killed and more than three dozen others injured in separate bomb attacks and shooting incidents in and around the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, security and medical sources say.
Turkish jets bomb northern Iraq Press TV 14 Jan 2016 -- The Turkish military says its warplanes have carried out airstrikes against militants from the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), destroying their compounds in northern Iraq.
Iraqi troops liberate dozens of families in Ramadi Press TV 14 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi forces liberate dozens of families held by Daesh terrorists in Ramadi as they make their way through the city where remnants of the Takfiri group have still a presence.
U.S. Aims To Retake Islamic State Power Centers In Iraq, Syria RFE/RL 14 Jan 2016 -- The United States has deployed a special commando force to Iraq and is now setting its sights on wresting control of the Islamic State's (IS) power centers in Iraq and Syria, the U.S. defense secretary said.
Carter: Lasting Defeat of ISIL Depends on Coalition Strength AFPS 13 Jan 2016 -- Delivering a lasting defeat to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant must be a global effort, and coalition partners and others must step up their contributions to the escalating fight, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Pentagon Chief Spells Out Strategy for Taking Back IS 'Power Centers' VOA 13 Jan 2016 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Wednesday spelled out the U.S. strategy for retaking the Iraqi city of Mosul and Raqqa in Syria – cities he called Islamic State's two power centers.
US Commandos Now in Iraq to Help Fight IS VOA 13 Jan 2016 -- U.S. special operations forces have arrived in Iraq, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday, and are set to help Baghdad's forces target Islamic State (IS) strongholds.
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 13 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes in Iraq and Syria UK MOD 13 Jan 2016 -- Royal Air Force aircraft have joined other coalition jets in a carefully coordinated major strike on a Daesh terrorist headquarters in Mosul.
11 Daesh commanders killed, 7 wounded in west Iraq Press TV 13 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi security forces have killed at least 11 senior commanders of Daesh Takfiri terror group in the western province of Anbar.
Iraqi Warplanes Bomb Daesh Meeting, Killing 11 Terror Group's Leaders Sputnik 13 Jan 2016 -- The Iraqi Interior Ministry reconnaissance group has completed a counter-terrorist operation in the northern Anbar province, killing 11 Daesh leaders, Iraq's Interior ministry said Wednesday.
Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 12 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Turkmens see Kurdish trench as start of Iraq division Press TV 12 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi Turkmen leaders say the local Kurdish government is exploiting the war on Daesh to dig a trench that will divide the country.
Iraqi forces liberate more regions in Anbar Province Press TV 12 Jan 2016 -- Security forces in Iraq, backed by tribal fighters, have made fresh gains against Daesh, liberating new areas in the western province of Anbar.
Iraq Calls for Continuation of Anti-Daesh Fight After Baghdad Mall Attack Sputnik 12 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi stated that the attack on the mall in Baghdad was a "desperate attempt" by Daesh militants, after they lost control over the western Iraqi city of Ramadi, which had been occupied by the group since May.
Iraqi PM Tours Attack Site, Vows to Expel Extremists VOA 12 Jan 2016 -- Iraq's prime minister vowed Tuesday to press forward with the fight against Islamic State extremists, as he toured the wreckage of a Baghdad shopping mall hit by suicide bombers a day earlier.
IS Claims Responsibility for 4 Suicide Attacks in Baghdad Area VOA 11 Jan 2016 -- The Islamic State is claiming responsibility for four separate suicide attacks in Iraq on Monday, killing at least 47 people on one of the bloodiest days in and around Baghdad in months.
Update: air strikes in Iraq and Syria UK MOD 11 Jan 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 11 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
45 killed in Iraq terrorist attacks Press TV 11 Jan 2016 -- At least 45 people are killed in a hostage-taking attack and a series of bombings in the violence-ridden country of Iraq.
Iraq Warns of New Drop in Oil Prices Without Agreement to Cut Production Sputnik 11 Jan 2016 -- Assem Jihad, a spokesman for the Iraqi Oil Ministry, said that Iraq was planning to cut oil production from 3.8 million barrels per day to 3.6 million in an attempt to prevent further price downfall as the country's oil revenues have diminished by 70 percent from $8 billion monthly to less than $3 billion due to the continuing global price drop.
Coalition Continues Strikes Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 10 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq Argues It Does Better Job in Anti-Daesh Air War Than Int'l Coalition Sputnik 11 Jan 2016 -- The prime minister of Iraq claimed this weekend that the country's air force does a better job striking Daesh across the country than the whole US-led 60-nation coalition.
Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 09 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi Forces Building Momentum Against ISIL, Dunford Says AFPS 09 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi forces have momentum against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today.
Iraq's military: Senior Daesh commander killed in Anbar Press TV 09 Jan 2016 -- Iraq's military says a major commander of the Daesh Takfiri terrorists has been killed during an operation by the country's Air Force against the militant group west of the country.
Iraq's premier vows to stamp out corruption in 2016 Press TV 09 Jan 2016 -- Iraq's prime minister says his administration will not relent in its determination to battle and eradicate corruption in 2016.
Iraqi PM renews call for Turkey pullout Press TV 09 Jan 2016 -- Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi renews call on Turkey to withdraw troops from northern Iraq.
Iraq denies Turkey's claims of Daesh raid Press TV 09 Jan 2016 -- Iraq has rejected Turkey's claims that its forces 'illegally' deployed to the Arab country had come under attack by Takfiri Daesh terrorists.
Baghdad Denies Daesh Attack on Turkish Forces in Iraq Sputnik 09 Jan 2016 -- Iraq's joint operations command refuted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's statement that Daesh militants had attacked Turkish forces in northern Iraq, media reports said.
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 08 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
RPA crashes in central Iraq AFNS 08 Jan 2016 -- An Air Force MQ-1 Predator crashed in central Iraq at approximately 12:50 p.m. local time Jan 7.
Iraqi Security Forces Sharing Lessons of Ramadi, Officials Say AFPS 08 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi security forces are learning the lessons of the battle for Ramadi and already are sharing them, coalition officials said here today.
Daesh attempted to raid Turkey base in Iraq: Sources Press TV 08 Jan 2016 -- Daesh Takfiri terrorists have reportedly attempted to carry out an attack against a military base used by Turkish forces deployed to northern Iraq without Baghdad's approval.
Flow of Foreign Fighters to Iraq, Syria Unrelenting VOA 07 Jan 2016 -- Western efforts to stem the flow of foreign fighters to the conflict in Syria and Iraq are starting to have an impact, but would-be militants are still finding their way to the battlefront.
Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 07 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
The Government of Iraq - Hellfire Missiles and Captive Air Training Missiles DSCA 07 Jan 2016 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of Hellfire missiles and Captive Air Training Missiles, related equipment and support. The estimated cost is $800 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on January 6, 2016.
Iraqi forces inflict 'heavy losses' on Daesh Press TV 07 Jan 2016 -- Iraq says government forces have launched fresh operations against the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group, inflicting heavy losses on the militants.
Iraq Caught In Crossfire As Saudi-Iran Rift Raises Sectarian Strife RFE/RL 07 Jan 2016 -- The White House is seeking to help Iraq's leadership prevent a diplomatic rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran from aggravating sectarian conflict in Iraq and undermining recent victories against the Islamic State (IS) group.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Warren via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 06 Jan 2016 -- Presenter: Colonel Steve Warren, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman
OIR Spokesman: ISIL Now in Defensive Crouch in Iraq, Syria AFPS 06 Jan 2016 -- Since May, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant has steadily lost ground to Iraqi security forces and Syrian Democratic Forces, the spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve said today.
Iraqi air force hits Daesh in Ramadi Press TV 06 Jan 2016 -- The Iraqi air force has dealt a heavy blow to the remaining pockets of Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in the central city of Ramadi.
Daesh war minister slain in Iraqi army airstrike Press TV 06 Jan 2016 -- A high-ranking figure in Daesh Takfiri militant group has been killed in Iraq's troubled western province of Anbar during the army operations against terrorists.
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 06 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes in Iraq and Syria UK MOD 06 Jan 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 05 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi troops recapture town in western Ramadi Press TV 05 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi counter-terrorism forces have taken back a town in western Ramadi, the capital of the province of Anbar, inflicting losses on the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group.
25 Iraqi fighters killed repelling Daesh attack in Anbar Press TV 05 Jan 2016 -- At least 25 fighters with the Iraqi government have lost their lives while trying to thwart a three-day offensive by Daesh Takfiri militants in the province of Anbar.
UN envoy for Iraq condemns attacks on mosques in Babylon Province UN News 05 Jan 2016 -- The most senior UN official in Iraq has condemned attacks which took place against three Sunni mosques in Babylon Province on Sunday evening, as well as other acts of violence.
Today's Task Force Al Asad USMC News 04 Jan 2016 -- At the height of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Al Asad was the second largest U.S. air base in Iraq, and home to thousands of deployed coalition personnel from II Marine Expeditionary Force/Multi-National Force West and other major tenant commands.
Law Minister Says 100 Pakistanis Joined IS in Syria, Iraq VOA 04 Jan 2016 -- A state law minister said Monday that around 100 Pakistanis have left the country to join Islamic State fighters in Syria and Iraq.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 04 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes in Iraq and Syria UK MOD 04 Jan 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Baghdad to Continue Relations With Riyadh Despite Saudi Executions Sputnik 04 Jan 2016 -- Iraq cares for the security of embassies and diplomatic missions, and cherishes its relations with Saudi Arabia, according to Iraqi Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmad Jamal.
Coalition Forces Continue Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 03 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq's top Shia cleric condemns Nimr's execution Press TV 03 Jan 2016 -- Iraq's top Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, has condemned as "unjust aggression" the Saudi regime's execution of prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr.
Iraqi forces deal heavy blows to Daesh militants Press TV 03 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi government forces, backed by military aircraft, have carried out successful clean-up operations against the Daesh terrorist group in some parts of the Arab country, inflicting heavy losses on the Takfiri militants.
Iraq's Ramadi to Be Fully Liberated From Daesh in 4-5 Days - Army Official Sputnik 03 Jan 2016 -- Commander of Iraq's anti-terrorism contingent said that Parts of the Iraqi city of Ramadi, remaining under the control of the Daesh should be fully liberated in four to five days.
Coalition Strikes ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 02 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Two Kurdish Peshmerga Brigades to Be Armed and Trained by US in January Sputnik 03 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi Kurdistan military officials have announced that two brigades of Kurdish armed forces, known as Pesmerga, will undergo reorganization and armament by the US in mid-January.
Iraq cleansing northern Ramadi of Daesh terrorists Press TV 02 Jan 2016 -- Iraq's military is engaged in a clean-up operation in northern Ramadi, Anbar Province, to rid the city of the remaining terrorists of the Daesh Takfiri group.
Coalition Conducts 24 Strikes Against ISIL in Iraq AFPS 01 Jan 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi forces continue clean-up operation in Ramadi Press TV 01 Jan 2016 -- Iraqi forces continue the clean-up operation in Ramadi, western province of Anbar, inflicting more losses on the Daesh Takfiri terrorists.
UN says 980 killed in Iraq in December Press TV 01 Jan 2016 -- The United Nations says nearly 1,000 people were killed by violence in the Arab country in December 2015.

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